Sustainable Habitat

ENERGY

EFFICIENT

ARCHITECTURE

P E D R O W E L L S
 It's a simple approach.
Sustainable architecture looks to the
future by looking at the past.

Stephen Gist
 WHAT IS ENERGY EFFICIENT

ARCHITECTURE?

The idea of energy efficient design is to modulate the

conditions such that they are always within or as close as
possible to comfort zone, in relation to the landscape, built
form, envelope, materials, and other control measures.
 8%
As of 2015, only 8% of our
energy sources are renewable.

<0.05% 1% 5% 43% 50%

Wind Solar Geothermal Biomass Hydroelectric

 How do we achieve it?

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Small is good

Passive & Active solar design

High levels of insulation

Efficient heating of air & water

Themal Mass

Ventilation

Efficient Lighting
 WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste management can be achieved through designing in

modules – planning ahead for disposal concerns. This

includes recycling while building, implementing grey water

systems, and making low-flow taps & showers.

Starting early

BUILDING MATERIALS

Use of renewable, non-toxic materials

Use of recyclable and recycled materials

Use of locally-sourced materials to reduce transport

ENVIRONMENTAL

BENEFITS

Protecting the
ecosystem

Improving the air and

water quality in your
designated area

Conserving and restoring

natural resources
 I believe that there is a subtle
magnetism in Nature, which,
if we unconsciously yield to it,
will  direct us aright

Henry David Thoreau

 Energy Efficient Architecture

THANKS FOR LISTENING

P E D R O W E L L S